Fatwa cannot be forced upon people, Supreme Court rules
Epigraph: “Love of your country (patriotism) is a part of your faith.” The Holy Prophet Muhammad Source:TOI NEW DELHI: Fatwa issued by Muslim clerics cannot be forced upon people and […]
The Believers Against Believers
Source: Carawan By Dr Aslam Abdullah, who is the Director-Imam of the Islamic Society of Nevada. He also teaches Islamic Studies at University of Nevada Las Vegas, OLLI program and is the chief editor of the Detroit-based weekly newspaper Muslim Observer The Islamic world is being riven apart between the theology […]
19 Islamic words banned for non-Muslims in Brunei
Epigraph: There should be no compulsion in religion. Surely, right has become distinct from wrong; so whosoever refuses to be led by those who transgress, and believes in Allah, has […]
Secularism and Islam
By Shah N. Khan Secularism is the view that religious considerations should be excluded from civil affairs or public education. The word secular means worldly rather than spiritual and not specifically relating to religion or to a religious body such as secular music and secular government. Most of the 57 […]
Military Action against Taliban should continue
By Saeed Qureshi: He is a senior journalist, former editor of Diplomatic Times and a former diplomat The chips are down. The fighter jets of Pakistan Air Force have finally pounded a few hideouts of the murderous Taliban who have been wantonly killing the innocent civilians and military personnel alike. That […]
Will Turkey become the new Pakistan?
Epigraph: I have no religion, and at times I wish all religions at the bottom of the sea. He is a weak ruler who needs religion to uphold his government; […]
Indian Supreme Court gives Muslims right to adopt a child
Epigraph: If I were a dictator, religion and state would be separate. I swear by my religion. I will die for it. But it is my personal affair. The state […]
eDigest: Lessons from Tunisia for Secularism
Epigraph: There should be no compulsion in religion. Surely, right has become distinct from wrong; so whosoever refuses to be led by those who transgress, and believes in Allah, has […]
Lessons from Tunisia for Secularism
Source: The Nation By Kunwar Khuldune Shahid As Pakistan mulls over rewinding the clock back a millennia-and-a-half by imposing Sharia under the Taliban gun, Tunisia is celebrating arguably the most […]
Publisher blames Indian law for Hindu book removal
Epigraph: And if you are in doubt as to what We (Allah) have sent down to Our servant (Muhammad), then produce a Chapter like it, and call upon your helpers […]
Shariah and Constitution by Zia H Shah
Source: Muslim Sunrise, 2013 winter volume By Zia H Shah MD, Chief Editor of the Muslim Times Constitution for each country is a fairly precise document, but still requires constant interpretation […]
Is There Coercion in Islam and Christianity?
Written and collected by Zia H Shah MD, Chief Editor of the Muslim Times A silver lining from the gravely tragic event of September 11, 2001, is that a verse […]
Taliban Are Right, We Are Wrong!
Source: Pak Tea House By Obaidullah Khan How painful is this fact for those who have not yet abandoned reason that our independent and sovereign state is negotiating with the […]
The Quran of Pacifists and the Quran of Warmongers
Source: Huffington Post By Akbar Ganji — Iranian journalist and human rights activist Shiites believe that this year the birthday of Prophet Muhammad falls on January 19, while the Sunnis believe that the actual birthday is on January 26. Thus, it may be the right occasion to discuss what the Muslims […]
Malaysia King says ‘Allah’ is only for Muslims
Epigraph Say, ‘O People of the Book! come to a word equal between us and you — that we worship none but Allah, and that we associate no partner with […]
Muslims are not betraying Islam in embracing liberal democracy
By Mustafa Akyol theguardian.com, Monday 12 December 2011 05.12 EST Jump to comments (395) It is far better to propose Islam than impose it, for if there is no liberty there can be no genuine religiosity Last week, during a book tour in London, I spoke to a large group of British […]
Yoga: Indian Court Considers Ancient Discipline In Physical Education
Source: Huffington Post NEW DELHI (RNS, October, 2013) The Supreme Court of India is weighing whether yoga has a religious element, as it decides if public schools may teach the […]
Shariah and Constitution: A Personal Journey
Source: Muslim Sunrise, Winter 2013 volume By Zia H Shah MD, Chief Editor of the Muslim Times After my training of six years to be a physician, as a lung and […]
Saudi Arabia bars ‘political’ sermons
Saudi Arabia bars ‘political’ sermons souce: bdnews24.com Published: 2014-01-03 17:33:46.0 Saudi Arabia has decided to disallow Imams who politicise Friday sermons at mosques to continue in their positions. The Arab News reported this quoting Saudi Arabia’s Islamic Affairs Minister Saleh Al-Asheikh. The minister reportedly made a statement in this regard […]
Book Review: Islam Without Extremes by Mustafa Akyol
Epigraph: Thus, have We made of you an Ummat justly balanced, that ye might be witnesses over the nations, and the Messenger a witness over yourselves. (Al Quran 2:143) Piety […]